Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon received a major endorsement Monday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Half of Michigan’s GOP gubernatorial candidates should not be on the state's fall primary ballot. Colin Jackson has more.
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A "Community Baby Shower" continues through the end of May in Washtenaw County. We know there is a local and national shortage of baby formula, but there are a number new moms in our community that need a more than that. That's the idea behind the month-long event: to raise needed supplies to be distributed to give mother and child a hand-up as they begin their journey together. WEMU's David Fair was joined by the Vice President of Development of the United Way of Washtenaw County, Susan Smith, to discuss how serious the needs are and what we can collectively do to help in our community.
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An independent report of Eastern Michigan University’s response to allegations of sexual misconduct was released today.
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The Michigan Legislature is proposing more than $2.5 billion in tax cuts. Colin Jackson has more.
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There is a huge community of television and movie watchers that have become engrossed in the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in the family's Edwardian country house. The next chapter is here! "Downton Abbey: A New Era" is playing at The Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor and opens at movie theaters nationwide on Friday, May 20th. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director and CEO, Russ Collins, have a full preview for you and a rundown of your other film choices this week.
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A problem with filing paperwork is disqualifying a handful of Republican and Democratic candidates from Michigan’s August primary ballot. Colin Jackson has more.
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We are moving closer to the day when the defunct Peninsular Paper Dam will be removed from the Huron River. The plan has been in the works for some time, while plans continue to preserve an historic Ypsilanti building and create a public gathering space. Huron River Watershed Council executive director, Rebecca Esselman, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss progress and next steps on dam removal and the restoration of natural flow in that part of the river.
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Michigan lawmakers are working to get a permanent joint legislative oversight committee placed in the state constitution. Colin Jackson has more.
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The perennial blossoming of the University of Michigan’s Peony Garden is a sure sign of spring. Perennial, yes, but this year, there is something extra to celebrate. The Peony Garden marks its 100th anniversary. Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact" to meet Doug Conley, garden coordinator at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. They talk about the art of public gardens and learn what's planned for the celebration.
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A return to school masking and timely COVID data reporting are among new demands from a Michigan parent group. Colin Jackson has more.
COVID-19 Updates
- Songs of Remembrance
- The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
- Washtenaw County Health Department recommending face masks for indoor public spaces
- Ann Arbor brings back Huron River Day Festival
- Dingell feels leaked Roe v. Wade document will have dangerous repercussions for our democracy
- Here's why Dr. Fauci says the U.S. is 'out of the pandemic phase'
- Most Americans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, the CDC reports
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